Large Albumen Photograph of African American Prisoners in Striped
Uniforms, ca. 1870s-1880s....

Description

Large Albumen Photograph of African American Prisoners in
Striped Uniforms, ca. 1870s-1880s. Early unidentified &
unmounted albumen photograph of black prisoners working, look to be
hauling dirt repairing roads they all are shackled from their
waists to their ankles also. Appears to be a military guard
(wearing kepi) overseeing the prisoners. Measures approximately
9.50" x 7.75".

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